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2012 Map of Marksville North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Marksville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fort De Russy stands as a central historical landmark on the Prairie des Avoyelles, overlooking the intricate waterways where the Red River meets a network of bayous and lakes. This landscape is defined by its transition from the northern plains into the swampy bottomlands of Spring Bayou and Petit Bayou Rouge. The area around Marksville is dotted with numerous family and historical burial sites, including Old Saint Paul Cem and Fort Derussy Cem, reflecting deep-rooted settlement patterns in Avoyelles Parish.

Industrial activity is evident through the Marksville Townsite Oil Field and South Vick Oil Field, which coexist with traditional river landings like Saucier Landing and Norman Landing. The presence of Spring Bayou Landing and the Spring Bayou Golf Course highlights the recreational value of these wetlands, while smaller communities such as Brouillette, Vick, and Moncla maintain their positions along the winding riverbanks and local road networks.